Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler

Head of Department, Chairperson

Department

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler

mgessler@uni-bremen.de

Phone

+49 421 218-66330

Room

2.33

Consultation hours

by arrangement

ORCID

0000-0002-3214-7707

Curriculum vitae

1988–1991
Degree ApprenticeshipDual degree apprenticeship in Business Administration, Heidenheim University of Cooperative Education, specializations: Human Resources and Organization / IT, training company: Zwick Material Testing GmbH & Co., Ulm, degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BA)
1992–1997
Degree programmeEducational Sciences, with a focus on adult education and professional development, at the University of Education in Freiburg; degree: Dipl.-Pädagoge (equivalent to a Master of Arts)
1993–1996
Seminar FaciliatorEducational Association of the Baden-Wuerttemberg Economy / Industry
1998–2003
Junior ResearcherInstitute of Educational Science, Chair of Vocational and Business Education, RWTH Aachen University
2003
Doctoral degreeDr. phil. (PhD), RWTH Aachen University
2003–2005
Senior Researcher (Post-Doc)Institute of Educational Science, Chair of Vocational and Business Education, RWTH Aachen University
2003–2010
Council of DelegatesRepresentative of the German Association for Project Management on the Council of Delegates of the International Project Management Association (IPMA)
2005–2010
Assistant Professor / Junior ProfessorAssistant Professor / Junior Professor of Vocational Education and Continuing Vocational Training, Faculty of Educational Sciences (Faculty 12), University of Bremen
since 2006
Head of DepartmentHead of Department, ITB, University of Bremen
2006–2010
Member of the Executive BoardMember of the Executive Board of the German Project Management Association (GPM), responsible for Qualification and Certification
since 2008
Visiting ProfessorUniversidad Mayor de San Andrés, Bolivia (2008–2010), University of South Florida, USA (2015), Tongyi University, Shanghai & Beijing Normal University, China (2016), University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (2023), Griffith University, Australia (2024)
since 2009
Member of the Executive BoardMember of the Executive Board of the European Research Network on Vocational Education and Training (VETNET)
since 2010
Full ProfessorFull Professor / Chair of Vocational Education and Continuing Vocational Training, Faculty of Educational Sciences (Faculty 12), University of Bremen
2011–2015
ChairpersonChairperson of ITB, University of Bremen
2011–2015
ConvenorConvenor of the “European Research Network Vocational Education and Training (VETNET)” of the European Educational Research Association (EERA) – Organisation of the annual conferences in Berlin (2011), Cádiz (2012), Istanbul (2013), Porto (2014) and Budapest (2015)
since 2014
Editor-in-ChiefFounder and Editor-in-Chief of the open-access journal "International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training (IJRVET)"
2017
Honorary DoctorDr. honoris causa (Dr. h.c.), School of Education, University of South Florida, USA
2017–2022
Internationalization of VETFrom 2017 to 2022: Scientific support, monitoring and evaluation of the funding programme ‘Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training’ with 18 consortium projects (German Ministry for Education and Research; with Prof. Dr Dietmar Frommberger) and from 2019 to 2022: Scientific support, monitoring and evaluation of the funding programme “Research on the Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training” with 11 consortium projects (German Ministry for Education and Research; with Prof. Dr Olga Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia and Prof. Dr Sandra Bohlinger)
since 2022
Liaison ProfessorLiaison Professor appointed by the Hans Böckler Foundation, Germany
since 2022
ChairpersonChairperson of ITB, University of Bremen

Research focus

Work-Based Learning / Learning in the Workplace, Didactics of VET, Digitalization of Work and Learning / Artificial Intelligence, Socio-Ecological Transformation, Internationalization and Transfer of Vocational Education and Training, Comparative Vocational Education and Training Research / VET-Systems

Publications

2025

Gessler, M., & Naumann, J. (2025). National Hydrogen Workforce Studies and Just Transition: A Comparative Framework and Typology Across 13 Countries. International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training, 12(3), 475-522. https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.12.3.7
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Klaus, F., Gessler, M., & Peters, S. (2025). Innovationsorientierung von Trainer:innen im Berufsfeld Fahrzeugtechnik in überbetrieblichen Bildungsstätten (ÜBS). bwp@ Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik - online, 2025(49), 1-32. https://www.bwpat.de/ausgabe49/klaus_etal_bwpat49.pdf
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Meyne, L., Klaus, F., Siemer, C., Deitmer, L., & Gessler, M. (2025). Artificial intelligence in vocational education and training: A micro, meso and macro perspective from the AI Pioneers project. Ubiquity Proceedings, 6(1), Artikel 4. https://doi.org/10.5334/uproc.172
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Peters, S., & Gessler, M. (2025). Transformation in der Automobilindustrie: Weiterbildungsbedarfe und Weiterbildungsentscheidung von klein- und mittelständischen Unternehmen in der automobilen Wertschöpfungskette. Zeitschrift für Weiterbildungsforschung, (48), 89–107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40955-025-00312-5
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Krichewsky-Wegener, L., Peters, S., Brings, C., & Gessler, M. (2025). Transferring the German dual apprenticeship abroad: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of commercial German VET providers. In Oscar Valiente, Srabani Maitra, Philipp Gonon, Matthias Pilz (Hrsg.), The Rise of Dual Modes of Vocational Education and Training (S. 50–64). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003589266-4
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2024

Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (Hrsg.). (2024). Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements. Ein Handbuch. 4. Auflage. tredition.
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Gessler, M., Evans, K., Hernandez, V., Malloch, M., Stalder, B. E., & Zhao, Z. (Hrsg.). (2024). IJRVET International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training: Yearbook 2023. Universität Bremen. https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/3506
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Gessler, M. (2024). Projektmanagement. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements. Ein Handbuch. 4. Auflage (S. 165–204). tredition.
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Gessler, M. (2024). Qualitätsmanagement. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements. Ein Handbuch. 4. Auflage (S. 267–292). tredition.
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Gessler, M. (2024). Strategisches Bildungsmanagement. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements. Ein Handbuch. 4. Auflage (S. 107–144). tredition.
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Gessler, M. (2024). Strukturmodell des Bildungsmanagements. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements. Ein Handbuch. 4. Auflage (S. 17–30). tredition.
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Tütlys, V., Gessler, M., Saniter, A., & Kühn, K. (2024). Skills shortage and recruitment of skilled workers in the EU countries: Development of local human capital or immigration? [Konferenzbeitrag]. Trends in vocational education and training research: Proceedings of the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), vocational education and training network (VETNET). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13237348
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Gessler, M., Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, O., Bohlinger, S., Toepper, M., Bieß, A., & Greppmair, A.-C. (Hrsg.). (2024). Expanding Horizons. Research on the Internationalization of Vocational Education and Training. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-43742-8
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Greppmair, A.-C., & Gessler, M. (2024). Professional Development of Doctoral Researchers in Vocational Education and Training: A Cross-National Study in Times of Uncertainty. In Gessler et al. (Hrsg.), Expanding Horizons. Research on the Internationalization of Vocational Education and Training (S. 49–72). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-43742-8_3
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2023

Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2023). Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch. 3. Auflage. tredition.
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Gessler, M., Evans, K., Hernandez, V., Malloch, M., Stalder, B. E., & Zhao, Z. (Hrsg.). (2023). IJRVET International Journal of Research in Vocational Education and Training: Yearbook 2022. Universität Bremen. https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/2325
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Ahrens, D., & Gessler, M. (2023). Shaping the relationship between working and learning in digitalised working environments. In H. Bound, A. Edwards, K. Evans, & A. Chia (Hrsg.), Workplace learning for changing social and economic circumstances (S. 108–123). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003227946-10
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Gessler, M., & Peters, S. (2023). Ausbildung in Mittel- und Osteuropa - Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze. In AusbilderHandbuch (S. 3–18).
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Gessler, M., & Peters, S. (2023). Dual apprenticeship and continuous vocational training of German family businesses in Central and Eastern Europe: Commitment, motives and trends [Konferenzbeitrag]. Vocational education and training transformations for digital, sustainable and socially fair future. Proceedings of the 5th Crossing Boundaries conference in vocational education and training, Kaunas. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7808553
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Gessler, M., Gausing, S., & Fischer, D. (2023). Duale Ausbildung und Weiterbildung in Mittel- und Osteuropa: Beitrag der deutschen Familienunternehmen. Zeitschrift für Familienunternehmen und Strategie, 13(5), 177–184.
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Gessler, M., & Peters, S. (2023). Internationales Ausbildungsmanagement am Beispiel des Familienunternehmens FESTO: Aufgaben, Herausforderungen und regionale Entwicklungsimpulse. Zeitschrift für Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik, 119(3), 401–433. https://doi.org/10.25162/zbw-2023-0016
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Scheuch, I., Bohlinger, S., Bieß, A., Gessler, M., Greppmair, A.-C., Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, O., & Toepper, M. (2023). Forschungsnetzwerke in der internationalen Berufsbildung: Ergebnisse aus dem BMBF-Programm „Forschung zur Internationalisierung der Berufsbildung“. bwp@ Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik - online, (Profil 8), 1–20. https://www.bwpat.de/ausgabe/profile/profil8/scheuch-etal
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2022

Gessler, M., Evans, K., Hernandez, V., Malloch, M., Stalder, B. E., & Zhao, Z. (Hrsg.). (2022). IJRVET International Journal of Research in Vocational Education and Training: Yearbook 2021. VETNET (EERA). https://vetnetsite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ijrvet_yearbook_2021.pdf
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2022). Das Kompetenzmodell. In M. Müller-Vorbrüggen & J. Radel (Hrsg.), Handbuch Personalentwicklung (S. 193–216). Schäffer-Poeschel.
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Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2022). Gestión de Proyetos - una guía basada: Aprendizaje autoorganizado y trabajo planificado. Universität Bremen. https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/1638
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Gessler, M., Peters, S., Debowski, H., Greppmair, A.-C., Kühn, K., & Stroie, D. C. (2022). Duale Aus- und Weiterbildung in Mittel- und Osteuropa. Chancen und Hindernisse für Familienunternehmen. Stiftung Familienunternehmen. https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/269203/1/1838084738.pdf
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Bieß, A., Bohlinger, S., Gessler, M., Greppmair, A.-C., Kühling-Thees, C., Toepper, M., & Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, O. (Hrsg.). (2022). Insights into Research on the Internationalization of Vocational Education and Training. https://www.mp-invet.de/files/2022/10/Konferenzband_IBBF_final.pdf
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Greppmair, A.-C., & Gessler, M. (2022). Professional Development of Doctoral Researchers in Vocational Education and Training: A Cross-National Study in Times of Uncertainty [Konferenzbeitrag]. Insights into research on the internationalization of vocational education and training. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-43742-8_3
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Greppmair, A.-C., Kühling-Thees, C., Gessler, M., Toepper, M., Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, O., Scheuch, I., Bieß, A., & Bohlinger, S. (2022). Vernetzung in der Berufsbildung: Synergiepotenziale nachhaltig nutzen. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung International: Umwelten (S. 55–70). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IBB-Publikation_Umwelten.pdf
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2021

Gessler, M., Nägele, C., & Stalder, B. E. (2021). Scoping Review on Research at the Boundary Between Learning and Working: A Bibliometric Mapping Analysis of the Last Decade. International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training, 8(4), 170–206. https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.8.4.8
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Gessler, M., Kühn, K., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2021). Unterrichtsprojekte anstatt Projektunterricht. Ein Plädoyer für innovatives Lernen. In S. Marti (Hrsg.), Wirksamer Projektunterricht (S. 91–101). Schneider Verlag Hohengehren.
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Gessler, M., & Siemer, C. (2021). Social Capital and Sustainability in International VET Cooperation [Konferenzbeitrag]. Pathways in vocational education and training and lifelong learning: Proceedings of the 4th Crossing Boundaries conference in vocational education and training, Muttenz and Bern online, 8–9 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4603589
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Scheuch, I., Gessler, M., Bohlinger, S., Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, O., Greppmair, A.-C., Toepper, M., Biess, A., & Kühling-Thees, C. (2021). Research on the Internationalization of Vocational Education and Training: Current State and Future Perspectives [Konferenzbeitrag]. Trends in vocational education and training research: Proceedings of the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5474156
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2020

Gessler, M., Bohlinger, S., Zlatkin-Troitschanskaia, O., Toepper, M., Steinert, M., Biess, A., Kühling-Thees, C., & Scheuch, I. (2020). Schwerpunkte der Förderinitiative „Internationalisierung der Berufsbildungsforschung“ (IBBF) des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung. Kölner Zeitschrift für Wirtschaft und Pädagogik, 35(69), 7–28. https://wipaed.uni-koeln.de/sites/wipaed/LS_Pilz/G.R.E.A.T/Aktivitaeten/KWP.pdf
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Evans, K., Gessler, M., Lasonen, J., Malloch, M., & Mulder, M. (Hrsg.). (2020). IJRVET International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training: Yearbook 2019. VETNET (EERA). https://vetnetsite.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ijrvet_2019_yearbook.pdf
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Gessler, M. (2020). Internationaler Berufsbildungstransfer: Der Kontext macht den Unterschied. berufsbildung. Zeitschrift für Theorie-Praxis-Dialog, 74(184), 49–50.
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Gessler, M., & Siemer, C. (2020). Nachhaltigkeit internationaler Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit: Erfassung des sozialen Kapitals mittels personaler Netzwerkanalysen. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung International: Nachhaltigkeit (S. 44–47). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_nachhaltigkeit_final.pdf
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Siemer, C., & Gessler, M. (2020). Studienpartner als Promotoren: Funktion und Rollenklarheit im Projektverbund. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung International: Rolle der Forschung in internationalen Forschungsprojekten (S. 13–15). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_wissenschaft_final.pdf
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Baumann, F.-A., Frommberger, D., Gessler, M., Holle, L., Krichewsky-Wegener, L., Peters, S., & Vossiek, J. (Hrsg.). (2020). Berufliche Bildung in Lateinamerika und Subsahara-Afrika – Entwicklungsstand und Herausforderungen dualer Strukturansätze. Springer VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-31752-2
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Gessler, M., & Siemer, C. (2020). Umbrella review: Methodological review of reviews published in peer-reviewed journals with a substantial focus on vocational education and training research. International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training, 7(1), 91–125. https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.7.1.5
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Gessler, M., & Ahrens, D. (2020). Digitalised work-integrated microlearning: Enabling continuous vocational education and training in highly automated work invironments (ITB-Forschungsberichte Nr. 70/2020). Universität Bremen, Institut Technik und Bildung. https://doi.org/10.26092/elib/90
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Gessler, M., & Holle, L. (2020). Namibia: Competency-based Education and Training als Lösung und Problem. In F.-A. Baumann, D. Frommberger, M. Gessler, L. Holle, L. Krichewsky-Wegener, S. Peters, & J. Vossiek (Hrsg.), Berufliche Bildung in Lateinamerika und Subsahara-Afrika – Entwicklungsstand und Herausforderungen dualer Strukturansätze (S. 290–357). Springer VS. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-31752-2_8
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2019

Baumann, F.-A., Frommberger, D., Gessler, M., & Vossiek, J. (2019). Internationalisation and transfer of VET services: potential models and success factors. In T. Deißinger, U. Hauschildt, P. Gonon, & S. Fischer (Hrsg.), Contemporary Apprenticeship Reforms and Reconfigurations (S. 232–235). LIT.
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Gessler, M., & Peters, S. (2019). Bedeutung des Promotorenmodells zur Förderung des Bildungstransfers in der internationalen Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Geschäftsmodellentwicklung in der internationalen Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit (S. 26–28). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_01-19_geschaeftsmodellentwicklung.pdf
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Gessler, M. (2019). Concepts of Apprenticeship: Strengths, Weaknesses and Pitfalls. In S. McGrath, M. Mulder, J. Papier, & R. Suart (Hrsg.), Handbook of Vocational Education and Training: Developments in the Changing World of Work (S. 677–709). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94532-3_94
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Gessler, M., Fuchs, M., & Pilz, M. (2019). Der internationale Berufsbildungstransfer im Lichte der deutschen Berufsbildungsforschung: Wie der Geist aus der Flasche. In M. Gessler, M. Fuchs, & M. Pilz (Hrsg.), Konzepte und Wirkungen des Transfers Dualer Berufsausbildung (S. 3–10). Springer VS. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-23185-9_1
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Gessler, M., & Kühn, K. (2019). Geschäftsmodellentwicklung und/oder internationale Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit? In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Geschäftsmodellentwicklung in der internationalen Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit (S. 35–37). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_01-19_geschaeftsmodellentwicklung.pdf
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Gessler, M., Evans, K., Lasonen, J., Malloch, M., & Mulder, M. (Hrsg.). (2019). IJRVET International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training: Yearbook 2018. VETNET (EERA). https://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/hup2/public/site/pdfs/IJRVET_Yearbook_2019_Online.pdf
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Gessler, M., Fuchs, M., & Pilz, M. (Hrsg.). (2019). Konzepte und Wirkungen des Transfers Dualer Berufsausbildung. Springer VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-23185-9
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Gessler, M., & Ahrens, D. (2019). Microlearning als didaktischer Ansatz zur Digitalisierung arbeitsprozessintegrierter betrieblicher Weiterbildung in hochautomatisierten Arbeitsumgebungen. In J. Heider-Lang & A. Merkert (Hrsg.), Digitale Transformation in der Bildungslandschaft (S. 264–284). Rainer Hampp. https://doi.org/10.5771/9783957103406-264
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Gessler, M. (2019). Promotoren der Innovation im transnationalen Berufsbildungstransfer: Eine Fallstudie. In M. Gessler, M. Fuchs, & M. Pilz (Hrsg.), Konzepte und Wirkungen des Transfers Dualer Berufsausbildung (S. 231–279). Springer VS. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-23185-9_7
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Gessler, M., & Thyssen, D. (2019). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement. In GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement (Hrsg.), Handbuch für Praxis und Weiterbildung im Projektmanagement (S. 20–44). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Peters, S., Gessler, M., & Kühn, K. (2019). Private and Public Business Models in Internationalization of VET [Konferenzbeitrag]. Trends in vocational education and training research: Proceedings of the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2019. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3371565
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Gessler, M., Peters, S., & Holle, L. (2019). Internationalisation of German VET providers: New Business Models for New Markets? [Konferenzbeitrag]. Pedagogical concerns and market demands in VET. Proceedings of the 3rd Crossing Boundaries in VET conference 2019. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2641676
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2018

Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (Hrsg.). (2018). Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch. 2. Auflage. tredition.
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Gessler, M., Evans, K., Lasonen, J., Malloch, M., & Mulder, M. (Hrsg.). (2018). IJRVET International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training: Yearbook 2017. Universität Bremen.
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Gessler, M. (2018). Projektmanagement. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch. 2. Auflage (S. 163–201). tredition.
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Angles, E., & Gessler, M. (2018). Sondierungsbericht zu Peru. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung im Fokus: Afrika und Lateinamerika (S. 21–22). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_2018_dlr.pdf
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Ahrens, D., & Gessler, M. (2018). Von der Humanisierung zur Digitalisierung: Entwicklungsetappen betrieblicher Kompetenzentwicklung. In D. Ahrens & G. Molzberger (Hrsg.), Kompetenzentwicklung in analogen und digitalisierten Arbeitswelten. Gestaltung sozialer, organisationaler und technologischer Innovation (S. 157–172). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-54956-8_11
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Gessler, M., Barrientos Delgado, C. P., & Peters, S. (2018). Sondierungsbericht zu Chile. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung im Fokus: Afrika und Lateinamerika (S. 9–13). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_2018_dlr.pdf
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Gessler, M. (2018). Strategisches Bildungsmanagement. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch. 2. Auflage (S. 107–143). tredition.
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Gessler, M. (2018). Strukturmodell des Bildungsmanagements. In M. Gessler & A. Sebe-Opfermann (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch. 2. Auflage (S. 19–30). tredition.
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2018). Aprendizagem baseada em projetos em escolas de educação profissional da Alemanha: uma abordagem estruturada para o desenvolvimento de competências autodeterminadas e de resolução de problemas de maneira cooperativa. Senac Journal of Education and Work / Boletim Técnico do SENAC, 44(3), 374–396. https://doi.org/10.26849/bts.v44i3.715
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2018). Aprendizaje basado en proyectos en la capacitación y educación vocacional en Alemania: un enfoque estructurado para el desarrollo de la capacidad autodeterminada y cooperativa para resolver problemas. Senac Journal of Education and Work / Boletim Técnico do SENAC, 44(3), 419–441. https://doi.org/10.26849/bts.v44i3.715
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Gessler, M. (2018). Didactics in vocational education and training – Diversity and intercepts in the Nordic educational landscape. Ammatikasvatuksen aikakauskirja, 20(2), 30–37. https://journal.fi/akakk/article/download/84665/43691/125916
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Howe, F., & Gessler, M. (2018). Lern- und Arbeitsaufgaben. In F. Rauner & P. Grollmann (Hrsg.), Handbuch Berufsbildungsforschung, 3. Auflage (S. 486–494). W. Bertelsmann.
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2018). Project-based learning in German vocational education and training: a structured approach to developing self-determined, cooperative problem-solving competence. Senac Journal of Education and Work / Boletim Técnico do SENAC, 44(3), 397–418. https://doi.org/10.26849/bts.v44i3.715
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Peters, S., & Gessler, M. (2018). Sondierungsbericht zu Kolumbien. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung im Fokus: Afrika und Lateinamerika (S. 30–32). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_2018_dlr.pdf
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Gessler, M., Heil, C., & Holle, L. (2018). Sondierungsbericht zu Namibia. In DLR Projektträger (Hrsg.), Berufsbildung im Fokus: Afrika und Lateinamerika (S. 41–45). DLR Projektträger. https://www.berufsbildung-international.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ibb_publikation_2018_dlr.pdf
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2017

Gessler, M., & Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, G. (Hrsg.). (2017). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2017). Areas of Learning: The Shift Towards Work and Competence Orientation Within the School-based Vocational Education in the German Dual Apprenticeship System. In M. Mulder (Hrsg.), Competence-Based Vocational and Professional Education. Bridging the World of Work and Education (S. 695–717). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41713-4_32
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Gessler, M. (2017). Collaboration between Companies and Schools in the German Dual Apprenticeship System [Konferenzbeitrag]. Modern apprenticeships: Widening their scope, sustaining their quality. Proceedings of the seventh research conference of the International Network for Innovative Apprenticeships.
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Bauer, W., & Gessler, M. (2017). Dual Vocational Education and Training Systems in Europe: Lessons learned from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. In F. Eicker, G. Haseloff, & B. Lennartz (Hrsg.), Vocational Education and Training in Sub-Saharan Africa. Current Situation and Development (S. 48–66). W. Bertelsmann. https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/bitstream/handle/document/53189/ssoar-2017-eicker_et_al-Vocational_Education_and_Training_in.pdf?sequence=1
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Gessler, M. (2017). Educational Transfer as Transformation: A Case Study about the Emergence and Implementation of Dual Apprenticeship Structures in a German Automotive Transplant in the United States. Vocations and Learning: Studies in Vocational and Professional Education, 10(1), 71–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12186-016-9161-8
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Gessler, M. (2017). Formation of the German Dual Apprenticeship System and the Challenge of Cooperation between Schools and Companies. In G. Alessandrini (Hrsg.), Atlante de Pedagogia del Lavoro (S. 90–114). FrancoAngeli.
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Gessler, M. (2017). The Lack of Collaboration Between Companies and Schools within the German Dual Apprenticeship System: Historical Background and Recent Data. International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training, 4(2), 164–195. https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.4.2.4
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Kopatz, S., & Gessler, M. (2017). Implementation of dual apprenticeship structures in german plants abroad: Boundary Objects in educational transfer. Revista Espanola de Educación Comparada, (29), 95–109. https://doi.org/10.5944/reec.29.2017.17243
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Holle, L., & Gessler, M. (2017). German transplant companies in China: how do companies solve the problem of skill formation at the shop-floor level? Revista Espanola de Educación Comparada, (29), 33–43. https://doi.org/10.5944/reec.29.2017.17238
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2016

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, G., & Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2016). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Nägele, C., Stalder, B. E., Gessler, M., Malloch, M., & Manning, S. (Hrsg.). (2016). Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference 2016. Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft.
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Gessler, M. (2016). Grundannahmen eines kompetenzbasierten Projektmanagements. In GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement & M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifi-zierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline 3.0 (S. 7–25). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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2015

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, G., & Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2015). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifi-zierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Evans, K., Gessler, M., Malloch, M., & Manning, S. (Hrsg.). (2015). Proceedings of the ECER European Conference on Educational Research 2015, VETNET European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training. Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft.
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Gessler, M. (2015). Projektarten. In GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement & M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifi-zierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline 3.0 (S. 43–52). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Howe, F. (2015). From the Reality of Work to Grounded Work-Based Learning in German Vocational Education and Training: Background, Concept and Tools. International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training, 2(3), 214–238. https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.2.3.6
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Gessler, M., & Kaestner, R. (2015). Projektphasen. In GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement & M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifi-zierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline 3.0 (S. 349–366). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Ashmawy, I. K. (2015). The effect of political decentralization on school leadership in German vocational schools. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 44(2), 184–204. https://doi.org/10.1177/1741143214549967
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Gessler, M., & Moreno Herrera, L. (2015). Vocational Didactics: Core Assumptions and Approaches from Denmark, Germany, Norway, Spain and Sweden. International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training, 2(3), 152–160. https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.2.3.1
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Stefan Derwort, Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2015). Motivation und Engagement. In GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement & M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifi-zierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline 3.0 (S. 799–822). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Greppmair, A.-C. (2015). Key Predictors of Learning Transfer in Continuing Vocational Training: Development of a Theoretical Framework and Testing of an Empirical Model with Structure Equation Modelling (SEM). In S. Bohlinger, U. Haake, C. H. Jørgensen, H. Toiviainen, & A. Wallo (Hrsg.), Working and learning in times of uncertainty. Challenges to adult, professional and vocational education (S. 43–60). Sense Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-244-8_4
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Gessler, M., & Holle, L. (Hrsg.). (2015). Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st Century. Universität Bremen. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.2120.3928
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Kämäräinen, P., Gessler, M., Holle, L., Kopatz, S., Lasonen, J., Teräs, M., & Langemeyer, I. (2015). Reviewing Activity Theory, Developmental Work Research and Change Laboratory Methodology – Experiences, Critique and Lessons Learned. In M. Gessler & L. Freund (Hrsg.), Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st Century (S. 158–161). Universität Bremen. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.32734.43848
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2014

Malloch, M., Gessler, M., & Manning, S. (Hrsg.). (2014). Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference 2014: Papers presented for the VETNET programme of ECER 2014 at Porto (1–5 September 2014). Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft.
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Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2014). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2014). Work-oriented and competence-based Curriculum Design in the German Dual Vocational and Education System. Bulletin of Institute of Technology and Vocational Education, Nagoya University, Japan, 11, 60–71. https://doi.org/10.18999/bulitv.11.60
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Gessler, M., & Kühn, K. (2014). Integration of disadvantaged youths by practice-oriented learning: A preventive pre-vocational approach for career orientation and guidance. Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 4(1).
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Gessler, M., & Kühn, K. (2014). Werkschulen in Bremen - Ergebnisse des ESF-Pilotvorhabens Entwicklung und Implementation eines Konzepts zur Förderung lernbenachteiligter Jugendlicher durch praxisorientiertes Lernen. In D. Ahrens (Hrsg.), Zwischen Reformeifer und Ernüchterung: Übergänge in beruflichen Lebensläufen (S. 95–120). Springer VS. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-01296-0_5
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Gessler, M., & Radel, J. (2014). Arbeitgeberattraktivität für die Generation Y. In K. Schwuchow & J. Gutmann (Hrsg.), Jahrbuch Personalentwicklung 2015 (S. 357–366). Haufe-Lexware.
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2014). Entrepreneurship Education, Project Management Learning and Heuristics (ITB-Forschungsberichte Nr. 60/2014). Universität Bremen, Institut Technik und Bildung. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23352.65280
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2014). Entrepreneurship Education, projektmanagementbasiertes Lernen und Heuristiken (ITB-Forschungsberichte Nr. 59/2014). Universität Bremen, Institut Technik und Bildung. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.4130.4807
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Civera, M., & Gessler, M. (2014). Entrepreneurship Education and Project Management: Convergence of two Concepts (ITB-Forschungsberichte Nr. 57/2014). Universität Bremen, Institut Technik und Bildung. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:46-00104396-17
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Civera, M., & Gessler, M. (2014). Entrepreneurship Education und Projektmanagement: Konvergenz zweier Konzepte (ITB-Forschungsberichte Nr. 56/2014). Universität Bremen, Institut Technik und Bildung. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33418.98244
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2013

Gessler, M., Uhlig-Schoenian, J., Rietz, S., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2013). Handbuch Projektmanagement für Schulen. Innovations- und Organisationsprojekte professionell gestalten. Wolters Kluwer Deutschland.
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Gessler, M., Deitmer, L., & Manning, S. (Hrsg.). (2013). Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference. Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft.
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Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2013). Projektmanagement macht Schule. Selbstorganisiertes Lernen und Arbeiten mit Plan - ein handlungsorientierter Leitfaden für den Unterricht in der Sekundarstufe II. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Howe, F. (2013). The German Dual Vocational Training System: The Origin of the Current Architecture. Bulletin of Institute of Technology and Vocational Education, Nagoya University, Japan, 10, 17–28. https://doi.org/10.18999/bulitv.10.17
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Kühn, K., & Gessler, M. (2013). Werkschulen in Bremen - ein präventiver Ansatz zur Integration lernbenachteiligter Jugendlicher. Zeitschrift für Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik, 109(2), 262–277. https://doi.org/10.25162/zbw-2013-0016
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2013). Logik des Gelingens: Heuristiken im Projektmanagement. In A. Wald, T.-L. Mayer, C. Schneider, & R. Wagner (Hrsg.), Advanced Project Management (Vol. 3). Komplexität. Dynamik. Unsicherheit.. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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2012

Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2012). Leistungsfeststellung und -bewertung in Projekten der Berufsorientierung am Beispiel der Werkschule. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, Landesinstitut für Schule.
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Gessler, M., Deitmer, L., Marhuenda, F., & Manning, S. (Hrsg.). (2012). Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference. Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft.
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Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2012). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2012). Grundannahmen eines kompetenzbasierten Projektmanagements. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 7–25). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2012). Lerntransfer in der beruflichen Weiterbildung – empirische Prüfung eines integrierten Rahmenmodells mittels Strukturgleichungsmodellierung. Zeitschrift für Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik, 108(3), 362–393. https://doi.org/10.25162/zbw-2012-0021
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Gessler, M. (2012). Projektarten. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 43–52). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2012). Projektphasen. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 349–366). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., Sebe-Opfermann, A., & Derwort, S. (2012). Motivation und Engagement. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 1999–2010). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Thyssen, D., & Gessler, M. (2012). Project-oriented management: Dealing with contradictions. International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, 4(3), 206–216. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJASS.2012.051132
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2011

Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2011). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3). Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Deitmer, L., Gessler, M., & Manning, S. (Hrsg.). (2011). Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference 2011: Papers presented for the VETNET programme of ECER 2011 "Urban Education" in Berlin (13-16 September 2011). Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft.
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Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2011). Projektmanagement macht Schule. Selbstorganisiertes Lernen und Arbeiten mit Plan - ein handlungsorientierter Leitfaden für den Unterricht in der Sekundarstufe II. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2011). Grundannahmen eines kompetenzbasierten Projektmanagements. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3). Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 7–25). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2011). Nutzen von Weiterbildung. Zeitschrift Projektmanagement aktuell, (4), 45–52.
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Gessler, M. (2011). Projektarten. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3). Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 43–52). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., Kühn, K., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2011). Werkschule und/oder Produktionsschule? Zwei Länderkonzepte zur Integration benachteiligter Jugendlicher im Vergleich. bwp@ Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik - online, (Spezial 5), 1–13. https://www.bwpat.de/ht2011/ft02/gessler_etal_ft02-ht2011.pdf
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Gessler, M., Kühn, K., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2011). Werkschulen in Bremen. Ein Ansatz zur Verbesserung der Integrationschancen von benachteiligten Jugendlichen. berufsbildung. Zeitschrift für Theorie-Praxis-Dialog, (129), 27–29.
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2011). Der Mythos Wirkungskette in der Weiterbildung - empirische Prüfung der Wirkungsannahmen im Four Levels Evaluation Model von Donald Kirkpatrick. Zeitschrift für Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik, 107(2), 270–279. https://doi.org/10.25162/zbw-2011-0015
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Grau, N., Gessler, M., & Eberhard, T. (2011). Projektanforderungen und Projektziele. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3). Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 99–122). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Kaestner, R., & Gessler, M. (2011). Projektphasen. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3). Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 349–366). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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2010

Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2010). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2010). Projektmanagement macht Schule. Selbstorganisiertes Lernen und Arbeiten mit Plan - ein handlungsorientierter Leitfaden für den Unterricht in der Sekundarstufe II. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2010). Das Kompetenzmodell. In R. Bröckermann & M. Müller-Vorbrüggen (Hrsg.), Handbuch Personalentwicklung (S. 43–62). Schäffer-Poeschel.
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Gessler, M. (2010). Grundannahmen eines kompetenzbasierten Projektmanagements. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 7–25). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2010). Professionelles Projektmanagement. In Business Guide Deutschland Russland 2010/2011, Special Edition: Sotschi 2014. Wegweiser.
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Gessler, M. (2010). Projektphasen. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 349–366). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2010). Selbstorganisiertes Lernen und lernende Organisation. In R. Bröckermann & M. Müller-Vorbrüggen (Hrsg.), Handbuch Personalentwicklung (S. 263–282). Schäffer-Poeschel.
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Uhlig-Schoenian, J., & Gessler, M. (2010). Leistungsfeststellung und Leistungsbewertung in Projekten der Fachoberschule. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, Landesinstitut für Schule. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.32669.20963
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Gessler, M., Sebe-Opfermann, A., & Derwort, S. (2010). Motivation und Engagement. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0 (S. 799–822). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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2009

Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2009). Basiszertifikat im Projektmanagement (GPM). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2009). Gestión de Proyectos - Una guía basada. Aprendizaje autoorganizado y trabajo planificado. UMSA - Universidad Mayor de San Andrés.
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Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2009). Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch. Waxmann Verlag.
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Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2009). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM 3). Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (Hrsg.). (2009). Kompetenzbasiertes Projektmanagement (PM3): Handbuch für die Projektarbeit, Qualifizierung und Zertifizierung auf Basis der IPMA Competence Baseline Version 3.0, 2. überarbeitete Auflage. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M. (2009). El sistema de formación professional in Alemania. In J. Gairin, M. A. Essomba, & D. Muntane (Hrsg.), La calidad de la Formación Profesional en Europa, hoy (S. 23–50). Wolters Kluwer Espana.
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Gessler, M. (2009). Projektmanagement. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch (S. 345–392). Waxmann.
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Gessler, M. (2009). Situational Learning and Cognitive Apprenticeship. In R. Maclean & D. Wilson (Hrsg.), International Handbook of Education for the Changing World of Work. Bridging Academic and Vocational Learning (S. 1611–1625). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5281-1_108
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Gessler, M. (2009). Strukturmodell der Handlungsfelder. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch (S. 13–37). Waxmann.
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Gessler, M. (2009). The correlation of participant satisfaction, learning success and learning transfer. International Journal of Management in Education, 3(3/4), 346–358. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMIE.2009.027355
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Gessler, M., & Sebe-Opfermann, A. (2009). Aprendizaje de toda la vida. Revista de Investigación Educativa, 3(2), 173–214.
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Sebe-Opfermann, A., & Gessler, M. (2009). Lebenslanges Lernen. In M. Gessler (Hrsg.), Handlungsfelder des Bildungsmanagements: Ein Handbuch (S. 91–122). Waxmann.
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Oesterreich, B., Gessler, M., & Lehmann, O. F. (2009). Mein Haus, mein Auto, meine Projektmanagement-Zertifikate. OBJEKTspektrum Fachzeitschrift für Software-Engineering und -Management, 2(3), 46–53.
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2008

Gessler, M., & Stübe, B. (2008). Diversity Management: Berufliche Weiterbildung im demografischen Wandel. Waxmann Verlag.
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Uhlig-Schoenian, J., & Gessler, M. (2008). Projektmanagemement macht Schule. Ein Leitfaden in Bildern. GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2008). Projektmanagement macht Schule. Selbstorganisiertes Lernen und Arbeiten mit Plan - ein handlungsorientierter Leitfaden für den Unterricht in der Sekundarstufe II. BoD.
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2007

Gessler, M., & Uhlig-Schoenian, J. (2007). Projektmanagement macht Schule. Selbstorganisiertes Lernen und Arbeiten mit Plan - ein handlungsorientierter Leitfaden für den Unterricht in der Sekundarstufe II. BoD.
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Gessler, M. (2007). Team System Inventar (TSI): Ein Instrument zur Entwicklung von Teamarbeit in Schulen.
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Gessler, M. (2007). Development of Project-Orientated Organizations. Key Factors of Organizational Change. Taiwan Project Management Magazine, (1), 58–67.
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Gessler, M. (2007). Vocational work samples as instruments of context-related competence evaluation. In euroinno. The competence field - an area for data gathering and knowledge transfer. (S. 101–110). Universität Rostock.
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Gessler, M., & Blings, J. (Hrsg.). (2007). Quality Development and Quality Assurance with Labour Market Reference for the Vorcational Education and Training System in the Metal Sector - Results of the European Leonardo Project QualiVET. https://archiv-nuv.npi.cz/uploads/Publikace/Zajistovani_kvality_OV/QualiVET_Report_Web.pdf
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2006

Gessler, M. (2006). Managing E-mail Projects between Schools: An Introduction to using the Internet for Intercultural Learning. In D. Mora (Hrsg.), Aprendizaje y enseñanza en tiempos de transformatión educativa (S. 249–257). UMSA - Universidad Mayor de San Andrés.
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Gessler, M. (2006). Mythen des Qualitätsmanagements in der beruflichen Bildung. lernen & lehren, 21(82), 75–80. https://lernenundlehren.de/heft_dl/Heft_82.pdf
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Gessler, M. (2006). The Approach of Situated Learning: Cognition is a nexus of relations between the mind at work and the world in which it works. In D. Mora (Hrsg.), Aprendizaje y enseñanza en tiempos de transformatión educativa (S. 237–247). UMSA - Universidad Mayor de San Andrés.
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Gessler, M. (2006). The Experience of Creation and Development of Project-Oriented Organizations. PM Journal Russia - Grebennikov Publishing House, (2), 64–73.
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Gessler, M. (2006). The Impact of Commitment and Trust on Project Performance and Project Learning. In Proceedings of the 20th IPMA World Congress on Project Management (S. 241–246). International Project Management Association.
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Gessler, M. (2006). Vertrauen und generatives Mentoring in einer Community of Practice. In S. Peters, F. Genge, & Y. Willenius (Hrsg.), Flankierende Personalentwicklung durch Mentoring II (S. 133–153). Rainer Hampp. https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/68575/1/735105618.pdf
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Gessler, M., & Thyssen, D. (2006). Projektmanagement - Beruf und Organisationsform in der Postbank Systems AG. Zeitschrift Projektmanagement aktuell, 17(1), 19–26.
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Gessler, M., & Thyssen, D. (2006). Projektorientierte Organisationsentwicklung bei der Postbank Systems AG. Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation, 75(4), 227–233.
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2005

Schwind, P., Monard, M. C., & Gessler, M. (2005). Discovering Knowledge from Databases. Universidade de Sao Paulo.
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Gessler, M. (2005). Gestaltungsorientierte Evaluation und der Return on Investment von Weiterbildungsprogrammen. bwp@ Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik - online, (9), 1–25. https://www.bwpat.de/ausgabe9/gessler_bwpat9.shtml
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Gessler, M., & Thyssen, D. (2005). Entwicklungspfade Projektorientierter Organisationen und die Etablierung domänenspezifischer Berufsbilder und Projektkarrieren. In T. Möller (Hrsg.), 22. Internationales Deutsches Projektmanagement Forum 2005 (S. 157–163). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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2004

Gessler, M. (2004). Vertrauen als riskante Kooperations- und Koordinationsform. In G. Rackelmann (Hrsg.), Best Practice im Projektmanagement (S. 505–514). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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Gessler, M., & Holm, C. (2004). Blended Learning. Neue Formen der Kompetenzentwicklung im Projektmanagement. In G. Rackelmann (Hrsg.), Best Practice im Projektmanagement (S. 431–444). GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement.
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2003

Gessler, M. (2003). Modellierung virtueller Organisationen: Gestaltung und Entwicklung der Systemidentität, des Wissens- und Projektmanagements sowie der personalen Kompetenz. Shaker.
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Gessler, M., & Goerner, M. (2003). Projektmanagement und Teamarbeit: Prozess- und Ressourcenorientierte Ansätze für Training und Praxis. Shaker.
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Gessler, M. (2003). Blended Learning und Tele-Tutoring. Didaktische Leitfragen, Lernziele und Aufgaben. lernen & lehren - Elektrotechnik • Informationstechnik • Metalltechnik • Fahrzeugtechnik, 18(69), 14–18. https://lernenundlehren.de/heft_dl/Heft_69.pdf
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Gessler, M., & Michelsen, U. (2003). Blended Learning: Neue Medien in der Bildung. Quem-Bulletin der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Betriebliche Weiterbildungsforschung, (2), 15–20. https://www.abwf.de/content/main/publik/bulletin/2003/B-02-03.pdf
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Gessler, M., Holm, C., & Mießen, T. (2003). Gestaltung eines Blended Learning Konzeptes. Ziele, Inhalte und Organisation des Lehrgangs Internetbasiertes Projektmanagement-Tutoring. lernen & lehren - Elektrotechnik • Informationstechnik • Metalltechnik • Fahrzeugtechnik, 18(69), 8–13. https://lernenundlehren.de/heft_dl/Heft_69.pdf
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Mießen, T., Gessler, M., & Kremer, J. (2003). Virtueller Campus. Der Einsatz web-basierter Lernumgebungen in der Lehrerausbildung. lernen & lehren, 18(69), 18–24. https://lernenundlehren.de/heft_dl/Heft_69.pdf
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2001

Gessler, M., & Michelsen, U. (2001). Internetbasiertes Projektmanagement Tutoring (IT-PROTO): Ein Projekt für zukunftsorientiertes Lernen als Modul von Hochschulausbildung. In S. Peters, S. Dengler, & A. Krause (Hrsg.), Internetbasiertes Projektmanagement Tutoring: Lernen mit neuen Medien in der Hochschulausbildung (S. 24–37). Universität Magdeburg.
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Gessler, M., Michelsen, U., & Mießen, T. (2001). Neue Medien in der Bildung. Internetbasiertes Projektmanagement Tutoring. Quem-Bulletin der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Betriebliche Weiterbildungsforschung, (5), 6–9.
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Ongoing projects

GEKKO – Innovative approaches to logistics design to enhance the skills of continuing professional development mentors
Duration 2026–2029Funding Category A: over €500,000ITB Share Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
BLP Mechtronik – BLP Industrial Mechatronics: Advancing TVET in Namibia through the Introduction of an Industrial Mechatronics Qualification
Duration 2026Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
Karrieren@Stahl – Careers@Steel – Career models and professional development pathways to secure and develop skilled workers in the steel industry
Duration 2025–2027Funding Category C: up to €250,000ITB Share Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
SKILLS4JUSTICE – Skills Partnerships for Sustainable and Just Migration Patterns
Duration 2023–2026Funding Category B: up to €500,000ITB Share Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator

Completed projects

NaLoGO – Sustainability in logistics, taking the design and organisation of supply chains and e-mobility as examples
Duration 2024–2026Funding Category B: up to €500,000ITB Share Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
BLP Green Energy – Strengthening vocational training for the green energy sector in Namibia
Duration 2024–2025Funding Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
AI Pioneers – AI and the future of education
Duration 2023–2025Funding Category A: over €500,000ITB Share Category A: over €500,000Role: Principal investigator
WBV-HB – Bremen Automotive Industry Further Training Network
Duration 2022–2024Funding Category A: over €500,000ITB Share Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
SmaLo – Smart Learning in Logistics
Duration 2021–2024Funding Category B: up to €500,000ITB Share Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator

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IDC-VET – Improving the Digital Skills of VET Teachers and Trainers
Duration 2020–2023Funding Category C: up to €250,000ITB Share Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
MP-INVET – Meta-project on research into the internationalisation of vocational education and training
Duration 2019–2023Funding Category B: up to €500,000ITB Share Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
Opportunities and Obstacles for German Family Businesses: Dual Apprenticeship and Continuing Vocational Education and Training in Central and Eastern Europe
Duration 2021–2022Role: Principal investigator
wb-ibb – Research support for the BMBF funding programme “Internationalisation of VET”
Duration 2018–2022Funding Category A: over €500,000ITB Share Category A: over €500,000Role: Principal investigator
MeLoDi – People and Logistics in Digitalisation Network
Duration 2018–2022Funding Category B: up to €500,000ITB Share Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
MARIDAL – Maritime regional network for integrated working and learning
Duration 2017–2021Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
Taccle AI – Improving skills and competences of VET teachers and trainers in the age of artificial intelligence
Duration 2019–2021Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
TACCLE4 – Strategies, Models and Tools for Continuing Professional Development for Teachers in e-Learning
Duration 2017–2020Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
Taccle VET – Extend European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators for VET Teachers and Trainers
Duration 2018–2020Funding Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
DASCHE – Development, Assessment and Validation of Social Competences in Higher Education
Duration 2017–2020Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
Strengthening of training capacities for state and private vocational training providers in Namibia combined with a recognised international certification for trainers in selected specialist areas
Duration 2019–2020Role: Principal investigator
Developing vocational education and training research in Namibia
Duration 2018–2019Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
SOKO 3D – Social competences in the 3D printer training project
Duration 2018–2019Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
RISE – Regional Innovation Hubs Strengthening Social Entrepreneurship through Cross-Border Community Projects
Duration 2017–2019Funding Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
STRIDE – STRategIes for the Digital Education
Duration 2016–2018Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
ECER-Toolbox – Supporting hybrid presentations, hybrid posters and ePosters with the help of ECER-Toolbox
Duration 2018Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
WB-IBB SO – Research support project for the BMBF funding directive on the internationalisation of VET
Duration 2017–2018Funding Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
Brofessio – Occupational professionalism in manufacturing
Duration 2014–2017Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
Namibia I and II – Promoting vocational training
Duration 2016–2017Funding Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
WSF China – Workforce Skill Formation and Innovation at the Shop-Floor Level in China
Duration 2014–2017Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
PACE – Promoting Employability through Entrepreneurial Actions in Cross-Border Student Enterprises
Duration 2015–2017Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
ArKoH – Work-process-oriented competence development for the port of the future
Duration 2013–2017Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
ReSoLVe – Reinventing Subtitling for Language Learning in Vocational Education
Duration 2013–2015Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
LernenPlus – Promoting digital media literacy in entry-level vocational training
Duration 2012–2015Funding Category A: over €500,000Role: Principal investigator
KaTE – Key predictors of age-related transfer processes and the success of in-company continuing professional development
Duration 2011–2014Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
PIA2 – Enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in vocational education and training
Duration 2012–2014Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
Study on school leavers and retention rates in Bremen and Bremerhaven 2013/14
Duration 2014Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
PIA – Project management as a labour market-oriented tool for developing and ensuring the quality of teaching in vocational education and training
Duration 2011–2013Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
QS Vocational School I – III
Duration 2010–2012Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
draufhaber.tv
Duration 2009–2012Funding Category B: up to €500,000Role: Principal investigator
Desarrollo de proyectos de investigación
Duration 2010–2011Funding Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
Assessment of performance in project examinations
Duration 2010Funding Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator
PMPU – Project Management and Project-Based Teaching in Vocational Education and Training
Duration 2006–2009ITB Share Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
PM3 – Competence Assessment and Certification in Continuing Education
Duration 2007–2008ITB Share Category C: up to €250,000Role: Principal investigator
VirKo – Virtual Competence Teams in Vocational Education and Training
Duration 2006–2007Role: Principal investigator
Continuing Education Officers for In-Company Training with a Focus on Older Employees
Duration 2006–2007ITB Share Category D: up to €75,000Role: Principal investigator

Presentations and workshops

WorkshopOctober 30, 2026

Joint Three4GlobalSkills conference: Synergy Workshop

Brüssel, Atelier 29

Joint Workshop as Part of the Closing Event for the Horizon Projects: Link4Skills, GS4S, and Skills4Justice

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Michaela Potančoková, Agnieszka Bezat, Sandra Leitner, Jonathan Winterton, Caitlin Katsiaficas, Maegan Hendow, Jasmijn Slootjes, Johanna Ullmann, Tesseltje de Lange, Izabela Grabowska · Related: SKILLS4JUSTICE – Skills Partnerships for Sustainable and Just Migration Patterns
PresentationSeptember 22, 2026

Sustainability of Competency-Based VET under Conditions of Artificial Intelligence

Universität zu Köln

5th International G.R.E.A.T. Conference on Sustainability in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopAugust 21, 2026, 09:00

30th Anniversary VETNET Research Workshop: What has been the core of VET Research? Learnings from the Past

ECER 2026 / VETNET, Tampere; 02 SES 14 A, Raum 5014, Linna building, 5. Etage

Anniversary workshop reflecting on VETNET's development and the thematic and institutional foundations of VET research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Barbara E. Stalder Margaret Malloch Natasha Kersh Christof Nägele
PresentationAugust 21, 2026, 09:00

From Network Building to a Mature Research Field: The Development of VETNET, 1994/1996–2026

ECER 2026 / VETNET, Tampere, Finnland; zu Jubiläumsworkshop E16, 02 SES 14 A, Linna building, Raum 5014

The proceedings contribution traces three decades of VETNET development and examines changes in its research agenda, institutional infrastructure and international role.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Christof Nägele Barbara E. Stalder Natasha Kersh Margaret Malloch Lázaro Moreno Herrera
PresentationAugust 18, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Vocational Education and Training: A Meta-Review Using Thematic Synthesis

ECER 2026 / VETNET, Tampere, Finnland; 02 SES 03 A, Väinö Linna, Linna building, 1. Etage

Meta-review using thematic synthesis to examine technological, pedagogical and organisational aspects of AI in VET.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: AI Pioneers – AI and the future of education

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PresentationMay 18, 2026

National Hydrogen Workforce Studies and Just Transition: A Comparative Framework and Typology Across 13 Countries

Stockholm, Schweden

Stockholm International Conference of Research in Vocational Education and Training

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: BLP Green Energy – Strengthening vocational training for the green energy sector in Namibia
KeynoteOctober 23, 2025, 08:00

Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth in the TVET Sector

NUST TVET Conference, Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia

Keynote on strategic partnerships supporting sustainable growth in the TVET sector.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: BLP Mechtronik – BLP Industrial Mechatronics: Advancing TVET in Namibia through the Introduction of an Industrial Mechatronics Qualification
PresentationOctober 23, 2025, 09:50

TVET Partnership Framework (PhD Research & German Tripartite Perspectives)

NUST TVET Conference, Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek, Namibia; TVET Impact Showcase 1

Joint contribution on a TVET partnership framework combining doctoral research and German tripartite perspectives.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Bernadette Cloete · Related: BLP Green Energy – Strengthening vocational training for the green energy sector in Namibia
PresentationOctober 6, 2025

The AI Pioneers project: AI tools for teaching staff

GOVET-Fachseminar „Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Berufsbildung und der internationalen Berufsbildungszusammenarbeit“, Bonn, online

Presentation of AI Pioneers and AI tools supporting teaching staff in vocational education and training.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Frieda Klaus Dr. Lisa Meyne · Related: AI Pioneers – AI and the future of education
DiscussantSeptember 9, 2025, 15:15

Vocational Education and Training (VET) developments in Central and Eastern European Countries after the Soviet Era – 35 Years later

ECER 2025 / VETNET, Belgrad, Serbien; 02 SES 02 A, Faculty of Philology – biology, Raum 12

Discussant contribution to a symposium on VET developments in Central and Eastern Europe since the end of the Soviet era.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: Opportunities and Obstacles for German Family Businesses: Dual Apprenticeship and Continuing Vocational Education and Training in Central and Eastern Europe
PresentationMay 21, 2025, 17:45

Skilled Workforce for the Hydrogen Economy: International Review of National Workforce Studies

6th Crossing Boundaries Conference, Palma, Spanien; Universitat de les Illes Balears, Edifici Sa Riera, Raum 26, Session 1.3

International review of national studies on workforce needs and skills development for the hydrogen economy.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: BLP Green Energy – Strengthening vocational training for the green energy sector in Namibia
Workshop2025

Teacher education methods and pathways into vocational teaching

Universität Bremen, ITB

Workshop with a South African delegation on teacher education methods and pathways into vocational teaching.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Waldemar Bauer
PresentationOctober 31, 2024, 10:55

Why is the Competency-Based Vocational Education and Training (CBVET) approach highly problematic and yet internationally successful?

EHB / SFUVET, Kirchlindachstrasse 79, Zollikofen, Schweiz; Studientag „Dual or not dual?"

Critical discussion of competency-based vocational education and training in international VET cooperation.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: Strengthening of training capacities for state and private vocational training providers in Namibia combined with a recognised international certification for trainers in selected specialist areas
WorkshopAugust 30, 2024, 09:30

VET Research Framework - Challenges and Benefits

ECER 2024 / VETNET, Nikosia; 02 SES 14 B, CTF01, Raum 103, 1. Etage

Research workshop on applying and refining a shared framework for vocational education and training research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Lázaro Moreno Herrera Christof Nägele Barbara E. Stalder Lorenz Lassnigg
WorkshopAugust 30, 2024, 11:30

Skills Shortage and Recruitment of Skilled Workers in the EU, UK, and Norway: Development of Local Human Capital or Immigration?

ECER 2024 / VETNET, Nikosia; 02 SES 16 A, CTF01, Raum 110, 1. Etage

Workshop on skills shortages, local skills development, international recruitment and fair migration.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn Dr. Andreas Saniter Vidmantas Tütlys Jonathan Winterton Lina Kaminskienė · Related: SKILLS4JUSTICE – Skills Partnerships for Sustainable and Just Migration Patterns
PresentationAugust 30, 2024, 11:30

Skills Shortage and Recruitment of Skilled Workers in the EU Countries: Development of Local Human Capital or Immigration?

ECER 2024 / VETNET, Nikosia, Zypern; zu Workshop E12, 02 SES 16 A, CTF01, Raum 110

The proceedings contribution examines skills shortages and recruitment strategies in EU countries, focusing on local human capital development and immigration.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn Dr. Andreas Saniter V. Tūtlys J. Winterton L. Kaminskienė · Related: SKILLS4JUSTICE – Skills Partnerships for Sustainable and Just Migration Patterns
PresentationAugust 27, 2024, 17:15

Identifying, Developing and Evaluating Green Skills and Green Occupations: Conceptualising the Green Transition in VET

ECER 2024 / VETNET, Nikosia, Zypern; 02 SES 03 A, CTF01, Raum 110, 1. Etage

Panel on conceptualising, identifying, developing and evaluating green skills and occupations in vocational education and training.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Jo-Anna Russon Presha Ramsarup Simon McGrath Mónica Moso Paolo Nardi
Presentation2024

Beruf, Bildung and Occupational pedagogies: A dialogue forum with Professor Michael Gessler (University of Bremen)

Griffith University, Brisbane, Australien; Dialogforum

Dialogue on Beruf, Bildung and occupational pedagogies, together with Stephen Billett.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Stephen Billett
PresentationAugust 25, 2023, 13:30

Research on VET for Sustainable Development: A Shared/fragmented Research Framework?

ECER 2023 / VETNET, Glasgow; 02 SES 16 B, Boyd Orr Lecture Theatre B, 4. Etage

Panel on shared and differing approaches to researching environmental, social and economic sustainability in VET.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Monica Moso-Diez Volker Wedekind Paolo Nardi
PresentationAugust 25, 2023, 15:30

VET research framework

ECER 2023 / VETNET, Glasgow; 02 SES 17 B, Boyd Orr Lecture Theatre B, 4. Etage

Panel developing an organising framework for VET research across individual, institutional and societal levels.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Lázaro Moreno Herrera Lorenz Lassnigg Fernando Marhuenda-Fluixá Barbara E. Stalder Christof Nägele
PresentationAugust 23, 2023, 17:15

Dual Apprenticeships of German Family Companies in Central and Eastern Europe: Status and perspectives

ECER 2023 / VETNET, Glasgow, Vereinigtes Königreich; 02 SES 08 A, Boyd Orr Lecture Theatre A, 4. Etage

Study of German family companies' involvement in dual apprenticeships in Central and Eastern Europe and its development prospects.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters · Related: Opportunities and Obstacles for German Family Businesses: Dual Apprenticeship and Continuing Vocational Education and Training in Central and Eastern Europe
PresentationMay 25, 2023

Dual Apprenticeship and Continuous Vocational Training of German Family Businesses in Central and Eastern Europe: Commitment, Motives and Trends

5th Crossing Boundaries Conference, Kaunas, Litauen; Vytautas Magnus University, K. Donelaičio 52, Raum 203

Findings on German family businesses' engagement in dual apprenticeship and continuing vocational training in Central and Eastern Europe.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters · Related: Opportunities and Obstacles for German Family Businesses: Dual Apprenticeship and Continuing Vocational Education and Training in Central and Eastern Europe
PresentationSeptember 29, 2022

Incidental Learning in International VET Transfer: Perspectives of German VET Providers

GREAT-Konferenz, Köln

Contribution on incidental learning by German providers in international VET transfer.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Lisa Meyne PD Dr. Susanne Peters · Related: MP-INVET – Meta-project on research into the internationalisation of vocational education and training
WorkshopSeptember 8, 2022

The Future of VET in Europe: Pathways to vocational excellence

Expert Workshop. Organised by 3s, Austria, and Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Germany, on behalf of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), Bonn

Participation in an expert workshop on the future of VET in Europe and pathways to vocational excellence.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters
DiscussantSeptember 2, 2022, 13:00

The Future of Vocational Education and Training in Europe. Scenarios for 2035

ECER 2022 / VETNET, Online-Programm; 02 ONLINE 24 A

Discussion of scenarios for European VET in 2035 and their implications for research and policy.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 2, 2022, 16:00

Staying or Leaving Academia? Career Development of VET Doctoral Researchers in Times of Uncertainty

ECER 2022 / VETNET, Online-Programm; 02 ONLINE 25 B, Future Prospects and Careers

Qualitative research on VET doctoral researchers' career orientations and decisions about academic and non-academic pathways.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Anja-Christina Greppmair · Related: MP-INVET – Meta-project on research into the internationalisation of vocational education and training
PresentationAugust 25, 2022, 15:30

Criticality in International Comparative VET Research (A + B)

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Jerewan, Armenien

Chairing a symposium on methodological, cultural and institutional challenges in international comparative VET research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: MP-INVET – Meta-project on research into the internationalisation of vocational education and training
PresentationAugust 25, 2022, 13:30

VET research framework

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Jerewan, Armenien

Panel on a shared framework for organising the scope and perspectives of vocational education and training research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Lorenz Lassnigg Lázaro Moreno Herrera Christof Nägele Barbara E. Stalder
DiscussantAugust 25, 2022, 13:30

VET research framework

ECER 2022 / VETNET, Jerewan, Armenien; 02 SES 11 A, Int.2.208

Discussant contribution to the panel on a shared framework for VET research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
DiscussantAugust 25, 2022, 15:30

Criticality in International Comparative VET Research (A + B)

ECER 2022 / VETNET, Jerewan, Armenien; 02 SES 12 A, Int.2.208

Discussing project contributions on international comparative vocational education and training research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler · Related: MP-INVET – Meta-project on research into the internationalisation of vocational education and training
PresentationMay 18, 2022

Research Trends in Vocational Education and Training

European Vocational Skills Week, Online

Contribution on themes and development trends in vocational education and training research.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Christof Nägele Barbara E. Stalder
PresentationMarch 17, 2022

Vocational education and continuing training in Central and Eastern Europe

Kompetenzkreis Personalleitung, Stiftung Familienunternehmen, Online

Contribution on vocational education and continuing training in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on German family businesses.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters
PresentationFebruary 3, 2022, 10:30

Transfer in International VET Cooperation: Perspectives of German VET Providers

The Future Potential of Vocational Education and Training: Strengthening VET for the next generation (SFUVET), Bern, Schweiz (online)

Conference contribution on transfer processes in international VET cooperation from the perspective of German providers.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Lisa Meyne PD Dr. Susanne Peters
PresentationOctober 21, 2021

The Future of VET: Comparative Methodologies for VET Research

Expert Workshop. Organised by 3s on behalf of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), Online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 13, 2021

Vocational education and training in the Philippines and lessons learned from international VET cooperation

Abschlusskonferenz WPI (IBB-Projekt), Digital

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters
PresentationSeptember 13, 2021

Internationalisation of vocational education and training: lessons learned

Abschlusskonferenz: Wassermanagement auf den Philippinen. Fraunhofer-Zentrum für Internationales Management und Wissensökonomie, Online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 8, 2021

The Role Of Research Partners In Funded Model Projects In The Context Of The Internationalisation Of VET. Research Partners As Promoters

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2021), Genf, Schweiz (online)

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Christine Siemer
PresentationSeptember 6, 2021

Internationalization of VET Research

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 6, 2021

Research for the Internationalization of Vocational Education and Training: Current State and Future Perspectives

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMay 31, 2021

International Policy Transfer of Dual Apprenticeships.

Seminar on the International Policy Transfer of Dual Apprenticeships, Glasgow, online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters Dietmar Frommberger Léna Krichewsky-Wegener Johannes Karl Schmees
PresentationMarch 11, 2021

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market and Technical and Vocational Education and Training – bilateral workshop between South Africa and Germany

Bilateral Technical Workshop Germany – South Africa, Online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 11, 2020

Co-Occurence Keyword Analysis of five major VET-Journals: Clusters, Trends and Topics

European Vocational Skills Week, Berlin (online)

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 28, 2020

Sustainability of international VET cooperation: social capital as a predictor?

Digitale Jahrestagung der Arbeitskreise „Evaluation in der Wirtschaft“ und „Berufliche Bildung“ der DeGEval – Gesellschaft für Evaluation e.V., Online

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 6, 2019

VET and European Regional Smart Specialisation Strategies

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2019, Hamburg

Graham Attwell Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Monica Moso-Diez Paolo Nardi Christof Nägele
PresentationSeptember 5, 2019

Internationalisation of German VET providers: New Business Models for New Markets?

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2019, Hamburg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn PD Dr. Susanne Peters
PresentationSeptember 5, 2019

VET-Research Framework

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2019, Hamburg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Lorenz Lassnigg Lázaro Moreno Herrera Christof Nägele Barbara E. Stalder Marianne Teräs
PresentationSeptember 4, 2019

Open Science in the European Educational Sciences Landscape: Activities and challenges

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2019, Hamburg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Theo Hug Klaus Rummler
KeynoteJuly 30, 2019

Engaging the private sector in skills development: Private-sector-led TVET delivery model

2nd International TVET Conference, Addis Ababa (Äthiopien)

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMay 3, 2019

Internationalisation of German VET providers: New Business Models for New Markets?

Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Pedagogical concerns and market demands, Valencia, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn PD Dr. Susanne Peters Larissa Holle
PresentationMay 2, 2019

University technical colleges: Pedagogy meets market demands

Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Pedagogical concerns and market demands, Valencia, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJanuary 18, 2019

Impact of Transfer of Learning in Continous Vocational Education and Training (CVET)

Stakeholder Conference, Windhoek, Namibia

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteJanuary 18, 2019

Strengthening TVT in Namibia

Stakeholder Conference, Windhoek, Namibia

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 8, 2018

Development of a Common European Research Agenda for Vocational Education and Training

European Vocational Skills Week, Brüssel, Belgien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 9, 2018

Business modelling and context factors, 2nd expert forum for funded projects of the BMBF funding initiative “Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training”

2. Fachforum für geförderte Projekte der BMBF-Förderinitiative „Internationalisierung der Berufsbildung“, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 14, 2018

The Implementation and Progression of National Vocational Education and Training System in Namibia

G.R.E.A.T. Conference, Köln

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteJune 22, 2018

Vocational Training (dual) in Europe: a vision becoming reality?

Conference: La Formación Profesional de Navarra: Hacia un nuevo modelo de centro y el reto de la FP dual, Gobierno de Navarra y Fundación Bankia por la formación Dual, Pamplona, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJune 13, 2018

Scientific monitoring of the BMBF funding initiative “Berufsbildung International”

ITB-Kolloquium, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters Larissa Freund
PresentationMay 28, 2018

1st Expert Forum on Business Model Development

Berufsbildung International, BMBF und DLR, Bonn (Germany), Bonn

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler PD Dr. Susanne Peters Dr. Janis Vossiek Fabienne-Agnes Baumann Larissa Freund
PresentationMay 8, 2018

Establishment of a national VET system in Namibia: Progress and Pitfalls

Stockholm International Conference on Vocational Education and Training, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMay 7, 2018

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

Stockholm International Conference on Vocational Education and Training, Stockholm (Sweden), Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationFebruary 20, 2018

VET in the 21st century – Future trends and priorities

Expert Workshop. European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), Thessaloniki (Greece), Thessaloniki, Griechenland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 22, 2017

Development of a Common European Research Agenda for Vocational Education and Training

European Vocational Skills Week. European Commission, Brüssel, Belgien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 9, 2017

Do National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) Make a Difference – How to Measure and Evaluate Impact of NQFs

Experts Workshop. European Center for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), Thessaloniki, Griechenland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 7, 2017

Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training

Kick-off Conference of the Federal Funding Program Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training. Federal German Ministry of Education and Research in Cooperation with the Project Management Agency of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Köln

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 12, 2017

State and Needs of Vocational Education and Training Services in Chile

Chair. German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 9, 2017

State and Needs of Vocational Education and Training Services in Peru

Chair. German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Peru, Lima, Peru

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 6, 2017

State and Needs of Vocational Education and Training Services in Colombia

Chair. German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Colombia, Bogota, Kolumbien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteOctober 3, 2017

Collaboration Between Companies and Schools in the German Dual Vocational Training System

Modern Apprenticeships: Widening Their Scope, Sustaining Their Quality, Conference of the International Network for Innovative Apprenticeships (INAP), Washington D.C. (USA)

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 29, 2017

Methodological Approach and Impact of the ToT-Project in Automotive Technology in Namibia

Closing Project Conference. University of Bremen in Cooperation with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationAugust 24, 2017

Research in VET and the Methodological Devices – Towards Multimethodological Strategies and Theory Diverse Approaches

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Kopenhagen, Dänemark

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationAugust 23, 2017

Professionalisation of Health and Care Work: Comparison of Trends and Innovation in Finland, Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom (VETNET Round Table). Organizer and Chair.

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Kopenhagen, Dänemark

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationAugust 21, 2017

Research in Vocational Education and Training. Organizer, Chair and Presenter.

Emerging Researcher Conference / European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Kopenhagen, Dänemark

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationAugust 18, 2017

Evidence-based Research Agenda – European Discussion

2nd International VET Conference „Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training. University of Rostock in Cooperation with VETNET European Research Network for Vocational Education and Training & IRNVET International Research Network for…

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationFebruary 16, 2017

VET in 21th century – New pressures and changing expectations?

Experts Workshop. European Center for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP). Thessaloniki (Greece), Thessaloniki, Griechenland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationDecember 8, 2016

VET Researcher Community Forum – Strengthening the Evidence Base

European Vocational Skills Week, Europäische Kommission, Brüssel, Belgien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Christof Nägele
PresentationOctober 20, 2016

The Scope and Practice of the so called "Occupational Sciences" - An Updated VET-Science or a Work- and Competence-Based Research Methodology?

International Conference on Competence Theory, Research and Practice, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Dr. Ludger Deitmer Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 7, 2016

Promoting VET in Namibia – Training of Trainers

Valombola Training Center, Namibia, 07.-14. Oktober 2016, Valombola, Namibia

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Jan Naumann Nils Petermann
ChairingAugust 24, 2016

New Technology Development in Vocational Education and Training

European Conference on Educational Science, Dublin, Irland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
DiscussantAugust 23, 2016

Dual Training Systems in Europe

Round Table Discussion. European Conference on Educational Science, Dublin, Irland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Prof. Dr. Martin Mulder Philipp Gonon Christian Helms Jorgensen Leif Christian Lahn Lorenz Lassnigg
PresentationJuly 11, 2016

Concept of Learn and Work Assignments – Reality versus Simulation

National Training Authority, Namibia

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJuly 8, 2016

Promoting VET in Namibia – Training of Trainers

National Training Authority Windhoek & Valombola Training Center, Windhoek & Valombola, Namibia

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Jan Naumann Nils Petermann
PresentationMay 10, 2016

Transplants in China: How do German firms solve the problem of skill formation at the shop-floor level? A case study

International Conference & Research Workshop, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Larissa Freund
PresentationMay 9, 2016

Implementation of dual apprenticeship structures in German plants abroad: Boundary objects in educational transfer

VET Conference Stockholm, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Susanne Kopatz
KeynoteApril 27, 2016

Industry 4.0, Vocational Qualifications and Curriculum Development

Central Institut for Vocational Education and Training, Bejing, China

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteApril 26, 2016

Research in Vocational Education and Training: Learning and Transfer

Bejing Normal University, Bejing, China

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationApril 25, 2016

Systemic Aspects of Vocational Education and Training

Research and Development Center, Ministry of Education, Bejing, China

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteApril 12, 2016

Research in Vocational Education and Training: Key Areas, Developments and Outlook

Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 29, 2015

Perspectives and Contributions of Research for the Development of Vocational Education and Training in Europe

Europäische Kommission, Brüssel, Belgien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Prof. Dr. Martin Mulder
PresentationSeptember 11, 2015

VETNET Moot

Forum. European Conference on Educational Research, Budapest, Ungarn

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Margaret Malloch
DiscussantSeptember 9, 2015

Vocational Didactics: Break-up or Awakening?

ECER Conference 2015 "Education and Transition - Contributions from Educational Research", Budapest, Ungarn

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 7, 2015

ECER European Conference on Educational Research 2015, VETNET European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training

Programme Chair, ECER European Conference on Educational Research, 7 bis 11 September 2015, Budapest, Ungarn

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Karen Evans Margaret Malloch
PresentationSeptember 3, 2015

Activity Theory and Dual VET System in the USA and in China: Imitation or Innovation

Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st century, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Larissa Freund Susanne Kopatz
ChairingSeptember 3, 2015

Crossing Boundaries: Innovative Concepts for the 21st Century

Programme Chair, International VET Conference, Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st Century, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 3, 2015

Reviewing Activity Theory, Developmental Work Research and Change Laboratory Methodology – Experiences, Critique and Lessons Learned

Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st century, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Larissa Freund Ines Langemeyer Johanna Lasonen Marianne Teräs
PresentationMay 11, 2015

Dual Abroad: Application, Adaptation or Innovation? Apprenticeship Training at the Mercedes-Benz Plant in Tuscaloosa, USA. A Case Study

4th International Conference & Research Workshop, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteMarch 24, 2015

Transfer of vocational continuing education: Results of the long-term study

Trainertag der GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, Frankfurt am Main

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMarch 14, 2015

Project management as an instrument of school development – successfully designing innovation and organisation projects

5. Deutscher Schulleiterkongress, Düsseldorf

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationFebruary 12, 2015

Grounded Work-Based Learning in German Vocational Education and Training

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteFebruary 4, 2015

Technical and Vocational Education in Germany and Europe: Past, Present and Future

Centro de Estudios de la Educación Técnica y Profesional, UCP Rafael María de Mendive, Pinar del Rio, Kuba, Pinar del Rio, Kuba

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 19, 2014

A Comparative Study of Maturity Levels

Annual Conference of the Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA), Edinburgh, Schottland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteNovember 6, 2014

The impact of internationalisation in the field of TVET

4th World Congress on Technical Vocational Education and Training, Malacca, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 4, 2014

Continuing Vocational Education and Training In Companies: State of Development

ECER Conference 2014 "The Past, the Present and Future of Educational Research in Europe", Porto, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Anne Dreyer
PresentationSeptember 4, 2014

Two Swedish PhD-Programmes – Background, Aims and Strategies

ECER Conference 2014 "The Past, the Present and Future of Educational Research in Europe", Porto, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Ingela Anderson Maria Christidis Viveca Lindberg Ruhi Tyson Gun-Britt Wärwick
ChairingSeptember 1, 2014

European Conference on Educational Research

Programme Chair, European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Porto, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Margaret Malloch
PresentationJune 18, 2014

In-company education management – actively shaping learning in the company

Bremer Klebetage des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (IFAM), Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMay 13, 2014

Vocational Training in German Companies: As Good as the German Dual IVET-System?

Vocational Education & Training Emerging Issues? Voices from Research. 3rd International Conference & Research Workshop, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMay 12, 2014

Challenges for VET in three countries

3rd International Conference and Research Workshop, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationApril 8, 2014

The Success of Transfer in Continuing Vocational Training: Influencing Factors and Impact

Trainertag der GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement, Frankfurt

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Anja-Christina Hinrichs
PresentationApril 1, 2014

Inter-Company Vocational Training in Germany - The Problem and Success of Learning Transfer

Workplace Learning and Development in Times of Globalization and Uncertainty, Osnabrück

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Anja-Christina Hinrichs
WorkshopFebruary 16, 2014

Development of Investment Projects

Workshop El Colegio de México (COLMEX), Mexiko

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 10, 2013

Research in Vocational Education and Training

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Istanbul, Türkei

Dr. Ludger Deitmer Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Margaret Malloch
PresentationSeptember 9, 2013

Apprenticeship in France, Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the UK

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Istanbul, Türkei

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJune 5, 2013

Learning objective entrepreneurship, or: on the attempt to bring life into school

Abschlussveranstaltung des EU-Projects Comenius Regio, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMay 14, 2013

Werkschule in Bremen: Integration of disadvantaged youths by practice-oriented learning – a preventive pre-vocational approach for career orientation and guidance

Vocational Education and Training – Emerging Issues? Voices from Research, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteApril 22, 2013

Trends in Education and Talent Management: Context, Criticism and a Fresh Start

Verleihung des Deutschen Bildungspreises 2013, Stuttgart

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationApril 1, 2013

Inter-Company Vocational Training in Germany – The Problem and Success of Learning Transfer

Workplace Learning and Development in Times of Globalization and Uncertainty, Osnabrück

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Anja-Christina Hinrichs
WorkshopFebruary 25, 2013

Development of Investment Projects in Central America

Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala & Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG), Antigua, Guatemala

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJanuary 29, 2013

Employer attractiveness: education as a factor of attractiveness

Learntec 2013, Karlsruhe

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
Presentation2013

Didactics in VET: Crisis, Demands, Concepts and Open Issues

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Istanbul, Türkei

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteDecember 5, 2012

Task-oriented learning – an approach designed specifically for dual-based vocational education and training systems?

Universität Stockholm, Department of Education, Forschungsgruppe VET/YL, Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationDecember 5, 2012

Werkschulen in Bremen: an approach to shaping the transition between general and vocational schools – a stocktaking

ITB-Tagung "Zwischen Reformeifer und Ernüchterung: Übergänge in beruflichen Lebensläufen", Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn
PresentationOctober 4, 2012

Impact analysis of the Werkschulen in Bremen – results of the scientific accompanying research

Fachtagung "Werkschulen in Bremen" der Senatorin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Gesundheit, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn
WorkshopSeptember 25, 2012

Development of Investment Projects in Central America in 2012

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA), Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala & Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG), San José, Costa Rica

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 21, 2012

Policy Developments In VET: Comparative Analyses

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Cádiz, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 19, 2012

Integration of Disadvantaged Youth in Vocational Schools: Concept, Didactics and Impacts

ECER Conference 2012 "The Need for Educational Research to Champion Freedom, Education and Development for All", Cádiz, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Kristina Kühn
PresentationSeptember 18, 2012

Competence Assessment: Methodological Issues And Approaches

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Cádiz, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 18, 2012

Opening Session VET Research

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Cádiz, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Fernando Marhuenda
PresentationSeptember 18, 2012

Research in Vocational Education and Training

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Cádiz, Spanien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Fernando Marhuenda
WorkshopAugust 16, 2012

IPMA Competence Baseline 4.0 – Competence Elements and Assessment

IPMA International Project Management Association & German Project Management Association, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJuly 9, 2012

Comparative Study of Career, Adult and Workforce Education Systems

Joint Programme University of South Florida, College of Education & University Bremen, Institute Technology and Education Bremen, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Anja-Christina Hinrichs
KeynoteMay 23, 2012

An evidence-based didactic approach to the development of problem-solving skills in vocational education and training

Conference "Policies & Work Market Demands – Challenges and Potentialities for Vocational Education and Training. Voices from Research", Stockholm, Schweden

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopMarch 1, 2012

IPMA Competence Baseline 4.0 – Competence Elements and Assessment

IPMA International Project Management Association & American Society for the Advancement of Project Management, Washington D. C., USA

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopFebruary 21, 2012

Development of Research Projects

Universidad Nacional Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 15, 2011

Designing Competence Development Environments: Simulations

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Berlin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 15, 2011

Stimulating Workplace Learning in Vocational Education and Training: Cooperation and Partnerships

European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Berlin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 14, 2011

Evaluating training programmes: Which factors affect the learning transfer, output and outcome?

ECER Conference 2011 "Urban Education", Berlin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Andreas Sebe-Opfermann
ChairingSeptember 13, 2011

VETNET Programme Chair

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Berlin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 12, 2011

Emerging Researchers’ Conference

Emerging Researchers´ Conference, European Educational Research Association (EERA), Berlin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMarch 23, 2011

School fields of action: Werkschulen in Bremen

16. Hochschultage Berufliche Bildung 2011, Osnabrück

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Jürgen Uhlig-Schoenian
WorkshopMarch 14, 2011

Project Management – Planning and Development of Research Projects

Workshop "Gestión de Proyectos - Planificación y Desarrollo de Proyectos de Investigación", Postgrado en Ciencias del Desarrollo (CIDES), Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA), La Paz, Bolivien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMarch 1, 2011

Workshop Desarrollo de Proyectos de Investigación

Workshop Desarrollo de Proyectos de Investigación, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Kolumbien

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationFebruary 16, 2011

Evaluation of the Werkschulen in Bremen

Werkschulen in Bremen – Zwischenbilanz, Landesinstitut für Schule, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationFebruary 15, 2011

The concept of competence in vocational education and training – 10 minimum definitional requirements

Experten-Workshop "Berufliche Handlungskompetenz im Spannungsfeld von Entwicklung und Bewertung", Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingFebruary 10, 2011

Final workshop of the BMBF project ‘LEA – Literacy Development for the Workforce’

Abschluss-Workshop des BMBF-Projektes LEA - Literalitätsentwicklung von Arbeitskräften, Arbeitnehmerkammer Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationAugust 26, 2010

Cultural Diversity and Workplace Learning

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Helsinki, Finnland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationAugust 26, 2010

Organisational contradictions as preconditions for temporary work processes and innovations?

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Helsinki, Finnland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Andreas Sebe-Opfermann David Thyssen
WorkshopJuly 9, 2010

A Comparative Study of Career and Workforce Education Systems

Joint Programme University of South Florida, College of Education & University Bremen, Institute Technology and Education, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Andreas Sebe-Opfermann
PresentationJuly 9, 2010

Quality and quality development in vocational schools

Delegation aus der Volksrepublik China, Provinz Henan, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJune 22, 2010

Possibilities and limits of assessing competences

Fachtagung "Kompetenzorientierte Bewertung von Leistungen in Projekten", Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler Dr. Andreas Sebe-Opfermann
ChairingJanuary 28, 2010

Identifying skills, developing skills

Lea-Dialog, WiSoAk Wirtschafts- und Sozialakademie Bremen, Bremen

Presented by – together with S. Schügl

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 12, 2008

Learning Careers, Competence Development and Life Long Learning

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Göteborg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 11, 2008

Professional Performance of Older Employees in the IT Sector

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Göteborg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 10, 2008

Learning in projects – effects of the learning environment on roleshift and development of individual autonomy

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Göteborg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 5, 2007

Implementing Team Work in Schools

Quality development: New approaches to quality improvement of VET providers in Europe, International Conference, Profesní dům, Prag

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 21, 2007

Students’ well-being, Effects of school types, Effects of apprentice training

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Gent

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 21, 2007

Organisational climate and feedback of organisational learning

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Gent

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 21, 2007

Construction and Testing of a Context-dependent Quality Development and Quality Assurance Model

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Gent

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteMay 5, 2007

Situated Vocational Education and Training

International Conference for Research on Learning and Organizational Development, SDA Bocconi, Mailand

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJanuary 31, 2007

Learning in Web 2.0

Forschungskolloquium „Digitale Medien in der Bildung“, Institut Technik und Bildung, Universität Bremen, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJanuary 25, 2007

The role of the teacher in project-based learning

Forum Lehren und Lernen, Universität Bremen, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
KeynoteOctober 17, 2006

Educational Research on Innovation in Vocational Education and Training

Antrittsvorlesung anlässlich der Ernennung zum Gastprofessor, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 16, 2006

The Impact of Commitment and Trust on Project Performance and Project Learning

IPMA World Congress, Shanghai

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopOctober 13, 2006

Culture, Cooperation and Project Work

Tongji Universität, Shanghai

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 5, 2006

Vocational Education and Training – Orientations and Resources

International Conference: La Qualitat de la formació professional a Europa, Universidad Autònoma, Barcelona

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 15, 2006

School to Work Transitions and Perspectives of Young People

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Genf

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 14, 2006

Quality Development and Quality Assurance with Labour Market Reference for the VET-System in the Metal Sector

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Genf

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationSeptember 13, 2006

Project Lessons and Higher-Value Teaching Goals

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Genf

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopJuly 20, 2006

Project Management in Project-Based Learning

Sommeruniversität, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationJune 22, 2006

Projects in the classroom

Phoenix Contact College, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingMarch 21, 2006

Skills development. Aspects of initial and continuing training

52. Frühjahrskongress der GfA Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft, Stuttgart

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingMarch 20, 2006

Innovative Apprenticeship. Training and further education whilst working

Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation (IAO), Stuttgart

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMarch 17, 2006

Continuing vocational training: the design and evaluation of integrated training systems and the calculation of the return on investment (ROI) of continuing vocational training. Empirical findings from two field studies

Hochschultage Berufliche Bildung, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopMarch 16, 2006

Professionalisation of vocational education and training. Developments and trends, shortcomings and proposed solutions

Hochschultage Berufliche Bildung, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 11, 2005

The Impact of Commitment and Trust on Project Performance and Project Learning

IPMA World Congress, Delhi

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
WorkshopNovember 8, 2005

Intercultural Challenge, Building project oriented global communities

IIT Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingSeptember 8, 2005

VET Professionals, Train the Trainers

ECER European Conference on Educational Research, Dublin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 19, 2003

Learning with ‘new’ and ‘old’ media: Didactic considerations on the design of a blended learning programme

Universität Bremen, Bremen

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationNovember 12, 2003

Blended Learning Community: Principles and strategies of Learning and Non-Learning. Initial results of an interdisciplinary research project

Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationOctober 10, 2003

Achieving project success through coaching

Kongress Lernlandschaften, Freiburg

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
ChairingJune 5, 2002

Competence and Professionalisation in Project Management

16. Weltkongress Projektmanagement der International Project Management Association (IPMA), Berlin

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationMarch 7, 2002

Project management and team leadership

Tagung der ARGE e.V. – Verein zur Förderung der Beratung und Therapie an Hochschulen „Schlüsselkompetenzen und Hochschule – Konsequenzen für Studium und Beratung“, Universität zu Köln, Köln

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
PresentationFebruary 5, 2002

Hybrid forms of learning in higher education

Messestand des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung „Neue Medien in der Bildung – Hochschulprojekte“, Learntec – Europäischer Kongress und Fachmesse für Bildungs- und Informationstechnologie, Karlsruhe

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler

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Joint Three4GlobalSkills conference: Synergy Workshop

From Network Building to a Mature Research Field: The Development of VETNET, 1994/1996–2026

Skills Shortage and Recruitment of Skilled Workers in the EU Countries: Development of Local Human Capital or Immigration?

The Future of VET: Comparative Methodologies for VET Research

Vocational education and training in the Philippines and lessons learned from international VET cooperation

Internationalisation of vocational education and training: lessons learned

The Role Of Research Partners In Funded Model Projects In The Context Of The Internationalisation Of VET. Research Partners As Promoters

Internationalization of VET Research

Research for the Internationalization of Vocational Education and Training: Current State and Future Perspectives

International Policy Transfer of Dual Apprenticeships.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the labour market and Technical and Vocational Education and Training – bilateral workshop between South Africa and Germany

Co-Occurence Keyword Analysis of five major VET-Journals: Clusters, Trends and Topics

Sustainability of international VET cooperation: social capital as a predictor?

VET and European Regional Smart Specialisation Strategies

Internationalisation of German VET providers: New Business Models for New Markets?

VET-Research Framework

Open Science in the European Educational Sciences Landscape: Activities and challenges

Engaging the private sector in skills development: Private-sector-led TVET delivery model

Internationalisation of German VET providers: New Business Models for New Markets?

University technical colleges: Pedagogy meets market demands

Impact of Transfer of Learning in Continous Vocational Education and Training (CVET)

Strengthening TVT in Namibia

Development of a Common European Research Agenda for Vocational Education and Training

Business modelling and context factors, 2nd expert forum for funded projects of the BMBF funding initiative “Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training”

The Implementation and Progression of National Vocational Education and Training System in Namibia

Vocational Training (dual) in Europe: a vision becoming reality?

Scientific monitoring of the BMBF funding initiative “Berufsbildung International”

1st Expert Forum on Business Model Development

Establishment of a national VET system in Namibia: Progress and Pitfalls

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

VET in the 21st century – Future trends and priorities

Development of a Common European Research Agenda for Vocational Education and Training

Do National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) Make a Difference – How to Measure and Evaluate Impact of NQFs

Internationalisation of Vocational Education and Training

State and Needs of Vocational Education and Training Services in Chile

State and Needs of Vocational Education and Training Services in Peru

State and Needs of Vocational Education and Training Services in Colombia

Collaboration Between Companies and Schools in the German Dual Vocational Training System

Methodological Approach and Impact of the ToT-Project in Automotive Technology in Namibia

Research in VET and the Methodological Devices – Towards Multimethodological Strategies and Theory Diverse Approaches

Professionalisation of Health and Care Work: Comparison of Trends and Innovation in Finland, Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom (VETNET Round Table). Organizer and Chair.

Research in Vocational Education and Training. Organizer, Chair and Presenter.

Evidence-based Research Agenda – European Discussion

VET in 21th century – New pressures and changing expectations?

VET Researcher Community Forum – Strengthening the Evidence Base

The Scope and Practice of the so called "Occupational Sciences" - An Updated VET-Science or a Work- and Competence-Based Research Methodology?

Promoting VET in Namibia – Training of Trainers

New Technology Development in Vocational Education and Training

Dual Training Systems in Europe